Chapter 780: The Truth Comes to Light

Liu Xi's cold voice echoed through the air.

The members of the Buddha Clan looked at one another, all silent, none daring to speak.

Liu Xi had clearly come with hostile intent, and they all had guilty consciences. If they obediently answered, they feared they would die without a burial place.

But they had overlooked one thing—before coming to the Buddha Clan, Liu Xi had already slaughtered his way through the Ancient Maha Clan.

Not only that, he had even killed a Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign. Even if they stayed silent, Liu Xi was entirely capable of killing them.

Seeing their refusal to cooperate, Liu Xi didn't want to waste a single word. He simply raised his hand and began choosing people one by one.

Since something had happened to Qing Yanjing, the safest bet was to start with the Xuan Lineage and the Mo Lineage. Liu Xi lifted his palm slightly, majestic Spiritual Energy surging.

That overwhelming power swept into the group, and Xuan Guang was instantly dragged out. Suspended in mid-air, his face twisted with terror.

"Sir Qing Lian… spare me… this really has nothing to do with me—ahhhh—"

Liu Xi couldn't be bothered to listen. A brilliant gold radiance surged within his eyes—terrifying divine power erupted and poured directly into Xuan Guang's body…

After a shrill scream, a loud bang sounded. Xuan Guang's body exploded instantly; his Heavenly Sovereign Spirit was wiped out completely, and even his Divine Soul hidden within his Sovereign Sea did not survive.

He was utterly dead.

Just an Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign. Liu Xi had already slain a Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign—why would he care about a mere Immortal Grade?

Liu Xi's decisive killing intent and overwhelming dominance made Qing Lin and Zi Yan's hearts surge with admiration, both wearing proud little expressions as they continued massaging his shoulders and legs.

The Xuan Lineage Chief was dead—just like that.

Panic swept the Buddha Clan crowd. Faces pale, they retreated again and again. No one even thought about resisting; they only wanted to escape as fast as possible.

"Chief…"

Someone stared in disbelief, hatred flickering in their pupils as they looked toward Liu Xi—yet the fear far outweighed the hate.

Such dread could never be washed away; it would remain carved into their souls forever.

A whole group of Heavenly Sovereigns, beings who had never imagined their lives would be so fragile, were now like ants that could be crushed with a finger.

"Where is Qing Yanjing?"

Liu Xi spoke again, his voice cold and indifferent.

Moments passed. When Liu Xi's impatience returned and he prepared to kill again, finally a trembling voice emerged from the back of the group.

"Qing Yanjing… little sister… she was locked inside the Ancestral Pagoda… guarded personally by the Grand Elder… They… they said they wanted her to 'turn back from the wrong path'…"

The moment this was said, everyone in the Buddha Clan glared at the speaker, their eyes filled with faint malice.

"Heh… 'turn back from the wrong path'…"

Liu Xi sneered, looking down upon them all.

"Come out and talk."

Qing Lin's brows carried a hint of killing intent. While massaging Liu Xi's shoulders, she said angrily, "What do they mean by 'wrong path'? Are they saying that following our husband is going astray? This Buddha Clan really doesn't know what's good for them."

"Exactly!" Zi Yan nodded immediately, glaring fiercely at the crowd.

Being stared at by the two women, the Buddha Clan members trembled. It wasn't their strength that frightened them—it was the fear that Liu Xi would act on their words.

None of them expected Liu Xi—not only alive—but monstrously stronger than before.

Liu Xi made no outward comment. He understood these ancient clans too well—on the surface, they upheld noble bloodlines, but inside, they were heartless and utterly profit-driven. There was never any true familial affection.

Without Liu Xi, a mere Azure Flame Heaven meant nothing to them, so they wanted Qing Yanjing—who possessed exceptional talent—to return and serve the clan.

Precisely because he understood them, Liu Xi's disgust now intensified to the extreme.

They never treated others as family—but demanded others sacrifice for the so-called clan.

Two-faced hypocrites.

If they had truly cared about Qing Yanjing even a little, her leaving home would have had nothing to do with him.

Just then—

Behind the Buddha Clan members, a pale, beautiful woman stepped forward under countless eyes and stopped before Liu Xi.

Liu Xi looked at her—she indeed resembled Qing Yanjing. Their bloodlines were clearly very close.

Her cultivation was at Perfect Earth Sovereign—good talent, not top-tier, but definitely notable.

Liu Xi leaned forward slightly. His voice wasn't gentle, but considerably softer.

"What is your name? Is Qing Yanjing inside the Ancestral Pagoda? And who came up with this rotten idea—locking her up when she returned to mourn her father?"

The woman kept her head lowered; the gazes around her made her uneasy. But Liu Xi's voice seemed to carry a strange ripple, loosening her heart as she answered quietly.

"My name is Qing Xuan… I am Qing Yanjing's elder sister… She is indeed inside the Ancestral Pagoda… the Grand Elder has been guarding her…"

"…It was… Xuan Guang and Mo Tong, who pushed the Grand Elder to do this. They said… Azure Flame Heaven was about to fall to the Ancient Maha Clan… so letting Qing Yanjing return to serve the clan was better…"

"…They knew Qing Yanjing used massive resources to construct Spiritual Arrays… so they wanted her to continue providing for the clan… and also bring back the ransom paid years ago… They didn't want all the benefits going to the Ancient Maha Clan…"

When she finished, everything became clear.

The truth was exposed.

Many Buddha Clan members fell to their knees, the first being Mo Tong, the Mo Lineage Chief.

"Sir Qing Lian, we were wrong—please spare us! We will never dare again…" Mo Tong knelt trembling, begging desperately.

Normally, he would never have lowered himself to such a state, but after Liu Xi killed Xuan Guang so casually, he finally understood Liu Xi truly would kill them.

Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign? Liu Xi would still slaughter without hesitation.

Others showed shame. This situation humiliated them greatly.

Most of them were from the Qing Lineage or other minor branches—but the real power of the Buddha Clan rested solely in the Mo and Xuan Lineages.

Even the Qing Lineage was inferior.

Zi Yan and Qing Lin looked at them with identical disgust.

One of the Five Ancient Clans—reduced to this.

If they really had the ability, they should have marched to the Burning Heaven Continent themselves and split Azure Flame Heaven with the Ancient Maha Clan.

But no—no strength, only dirty schemes.

"The truth is clear now…"

Liu Xi sneered. Then, the shadow beneath him twisted.

Suddenly, six shadowy figures shot out like lightning.

As they moved, overwhelming Demonic Energy burst forth.

The Buddha Clan members were terrified, faces draining of color as they scattered in panic.

Six Desire Heavenly Demon.

Refined from the souls of six Heavenly Demon Emperors—their strength rivaled Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereigns. Strange, unpredictable, devourers of blood and essence.

Feared throughout the Great Thousand World.

The Six Desire Heavenly Demon swept forward, instantly engulfing Mo Tong and the Heavenly Sovereigns of the Mo and Xuan Lineages.

Screams and horrible chewing sounds echoed—

Mo Tong, Xuan Guang's entire lineage, and every Heavenly Sovereign from both branches… were devoured.

The Buddha Clan lost nearly half of its Heavenly Sovereigns.

(End of Chapter)

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